(1) Any sheriff, police department, or peace officer of this state shall give immediate notice to the division of any theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosives within the purview of this chapter, coming to his or her attention, and shall forward a copy of his or her final written report to the division.
(2) It is unlawful for any holder of an explosives license or permit who incurs a loss, unexplained shortage, or theft of explosives, or who has knowledge of a theft or loss of explosives, to fail to report such loss or unexplained shortage or theft, within 12 hours after discovery thereof, to the nearest county sheriff or police chief and the division. Such report shall include the amount and type of explosives missing, the manufacturer’s mark, if available, the approximate time of occurrence, if known, and any other information such licensee or permittee may possess. Any other person who has knowledge or information concerning a theft shall immediately inform the nearest county sheriff or police chief of such occurrence.
(3) The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services shall investigate, or be certain that a qualified law enforcement agency investigates, the cause and circumstances of each theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosives which occurs within the state. A report of each such investigation shall be made and maintained by the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services.
History.—s. 6, ch. 59-83; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 10, ch. 77-84; s. 795, ch. 97-103; s. 28, ch. 2016-165.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 552 - Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Explosives
552.092 - Forms for Applications for Licenses and Permits.
552.093 - Competency Examinations Required.
552.094 - Issuance of Licenses, Permits; Prohibitions.
552.101 - Possession Without License Prohibited; Exceptions.
552.112 - Maintenance of Records by Users; Inspection.
552.113 - Reports of Thefts, Illegal Use, or Illegal Possession.
552.114 - Sale, Labeling, and Disposition of Explosives; Unlawful Possession.
552.12 - Transportation of Explosives Without License Prohibited; Exceptions.
552.13 - Promulgation of Regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal.
552.151 - Procedure for Cease and Desist Orders; Administrative Fine.
552.161 - Administrative Fines.
552.171 - Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit.
552.181 - Conduct of Hearings.
552.20 - Review of Order of the Division.
552.21 - Confiscation and Disposal of Explosives.
552.211 - Explosives; General.
552.212 - Inspection of Buildings, Vehicles, Vessels, Aircraft, Equipment, or Premises.
552.25 - Municipal and County Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations.
552.27 - Construction of Chapter.
552.30 - Construction Materials Mining Activities.
552.34 - Legislative Findings; Public Purpose.
552.36 - Exclusive Jurisdiction; Division of Administrative Hearings.